UPMC recently celebrated National Employee Appreciation Day by recognizing our staff who work tirelessly to provide quality care and support to our patients and members.
Get to know some of the employees across UPMC who make an impact every day.
Blissa Letang
Blissa Letang, MSN, RN, advanced educator, UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing, has been in her role with UPMC since April 2022. “I vowed to become the educator I most wanted to have during my nursing school journey,” said Blissa. “That’s what I continue to strive to be with every student interaction I have.”
John Kunkel
John Kunkel, DO, sports medicine, UPMC in North Central Pa., has been with UPMC for nearly three years. “Helping people get back to the activities or sports that they love is the best part of my job,” said Dr. Kunkel. “I’ve been in the athletes’ shoes, and I’ve sat on the exam table while a surgeon told me my season was over and I would need surgery.”
Darrell Fincher
Darrell Fincher, manager, Environmental, Food, and Nutrition Services, UPMC Hamot, has been with the system for seven years. “Every day we get to make an impact on a patient, because even though we may not be directly giving care, we are still part of the care team,” Darrell said.
Read more about each of their stories in the March issue of First Friday.
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